GRNC Alert 6-30-14: House Republicans Criminalize Grandma

 
Republican Sellout
 

In one fell swoop, the Republicans in the NC House have betrayed the gun owners of this state. Senate Bill 594, “Omnibus Justice Amendments” contains a provision that would increase the penalty for carrying a concealed weapon from a Class 2 misdemeanor on the first offense and a Class I felony on the second and subsequent offense to a Class A1 misdemeanor on the first offense and a Class H felony on the second and subsequent offense.

That is fancy gobbledygook for: Accidentally carry your legally concealed weapon into a prohibited place and BECOME A FELON! So, yes, if your grandmother is carrying the handgun you gave her for her protection – as any responsible grandchild would – under the provisions of the CCW license you sponsored her through (you are a really good grandchild) and wanders onto forbidden ground, some serious heat is coming down on her.

The Republicans in the NC House had the opportunity this evening to repair this with an amendment introduced by Representative Larry Pittman which would have set the penalties back as they currently are. They apparently decided instead to “reach across the aisle” and stick it to you in the process.  Of particular note among the sellouts is Tom Murry (R-Wake) who has sought the help of gun owners in the past, but was not there when you needed him in the pinch.

Imagine your grandmother holding a placard with those unflattering numbers across them. Not really the shot you had in mind for next year’s Christmas card is it? If that happens, you will know who to thank. In fact, we have a complete list for you to email below.

It may not be too late, however. There is one last chance to undo this, but YOU MUST ACT QUICKLY. And by quickly we mean RIGHT NOW!

 
List of Republican Turncoats
 

Dean Arp (Union)

John Blust (Guilford)

James Boles (Moore)

Rayne Brown (Davidson)

Justin Burr (Montgomery, Stanly)

Rick Catlin (New Hanover)

Leo Daughtry (Johnston)

Ted Davis, Jr. (New Hanover)

Jimmy Dixon (Duplin, Wayne)

Nelson Dollar (Wake)

John Faircloth (Guilford)

Mark Hollo (Alexander, Wilkes, Yadkin)

D. Craig Horn (Union)

Julia Howard (Davie, Forsyth)

Pat Hurley (Randolph)

Frank Iler (Brunswick)

Linda Johnson (Cabarrus)

Donny Lambeth (Forsyth)

David Lewis (Harnett)

Susan Martin (Pitt, Wilson)

Pat McElraft (Cateret, Jones)

Allen McNeill (Moore, Randolph)

Tom Murry (Wake)

Stephen Ross (Alamance)

Jacqueline Michelle Schaffer (Mecklenburg)

Edgar Starnes (Caldwell)

Bob Steinburg (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell)

Rena Turner (Iredell)

Harry Warren (Rowan)


Roger Younts (Davidson)

 
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
 

  • CONTACT COPY AND PASTE LIST (AFTER MESSAGE) AND DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE: Let them know that now that you will not stand for this kind of sellout and that you will REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER. Will you allow them to criminalize innocent mistakes you or any member of your family (including Grandma) may stumble into?

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE

Suggested Subject: “SB594, Pittman Amendment Don’t Sellout Gun Owners

Dear Representative:

I am outraged that the House failed to pass the Pittman Amendment to SB 594, “Omnibus Justice Amendments” which would have protected legally licensed Concealed Carry holders from becoming felons because of simple mistakes. I understand that there may be one last chance to correct this and I EXPECT YOU TO DO SO. I understand that this was a recorded vote and I will REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER.

There are other ways of preventing gang violence than criminalizing potential mistakes by those I love. Such legal language is simply unacceptable and will not be forgotten. Make every effort under your power to stop this from happening. Anything less will be remembered at the polls in November.

Sincerely,

An Outraged North Carolina Voter

Copy & Paste this list:

Republicans:

Dean.Arp@ncleg.net,  Marilyn.Avila@ncleg.net,  John.Bell@ncleg.net, Hugh.Blackwell@ncleg.net,  John.Blust@ncleg.net,  Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net,  Robert.Brawley@ncleg.net,  Bill.Brawley@ncleg.net, Mark.Brody@ncleg.net, Brian.Brown@ncleg.net,  Rayne.Brown@ncleg.net,  Rob.Bryan@ncleg.net, Dana.Bumgardner@ncleg.net, Justin.Burr@ncleg.net, Rick.Catlin@ncleg.net, George.Cleveland@ncleg.net, Jeff.Collins@ncleg.net, Debra.Conrad@ncleg.net, Leo.Daughtry@ncleg.net, Ted.Davis@ncleg.net, Jimmy.Dixon@ncleg.net, Josh.Dobson@ncleg.net, Jerry.Dockham@ncleg.net, Nelson.Dollar@ncleg.net, Jeffrey.Elmore@ncleg.net, John.Faircloth@ncleg.net, Carl.Ford@ncleg.net, Jim.Fulghum@ncleg.net, Mike.Hager@ncleg.net, Jon.Hardister@ncleg.net, Kelly.Hastings@ncleg.net, Mark.Hollo@ncleg.net, Bryan.Holloway@ncleg.net, Craig.Horn@ncleg.net, Julia.Howard@ncleg.net, Pat.Hurley@ncleg.net, Frank.Iler@ncleg.net, Charles.Jeter@ncleg.net, Linda.Johnson2@ncleg.net, Bert.Jones@ncleg.net, Jonathan.Jordan@ncleg.net, Donny.Lambeth@ncleg.net, James.Langdon@ncleg.net, David.Lewis@ncleg.net, Chris.Malone@ncleg.net, Susan.Martin@ncleg.net, Pat.McElraft@ncleg.net, Chuck.McGrady@ncleg.net, Allen.McNeill@ncleg.net, Chris.Millis@ncleg.net, Tim.Moffitt@ncleg.net, Tim.Moore@ncleg.net, Tom.Murry@ncleg.net, Michele.Presnell@ncleg.net, Nathan.Ramsey@ncleg.net, Dennis.Riddell@ncleg.net, Stephen.Ross@ncleg.net, Jason.Saine@ncleg.net, Ruth.Samuelson@ncleg.net, Jacqueline.Schaffer@ncleg.net, Mitchell.Setzer@ncleg.net, Phil.Shepard@ncleg.net, Michael.Speciale@ncleg.net, Paul.Stam@ncleg.net, Edgar.Starnes@ncleg.net, Bob.Steinburg@ncleg.net, Sarah.Stevens@ncleg.net, Michael.Stone@ncleg.net, John.Szoka@ncleg.net, Thom.Tillis@ncleg.net, John.Torbett@ncleg.net, Rena.Turner@ncleg.net, Harry.Warren@ncleg.net, Andy.Wells@ncleg.net, Roger.West@ncleg.net, Chris.Whitmire@ncleg.net

Democrats:

Alma.Adams@ncleg.net, Kelly.Alexander@ncleg.net, Nathan.Baskerville@ncleg.net, Larry.Bell@ncleg.net, Marcus.Brandon@ncleg.net, William.Brisson@ncleg.net, Becky.Carney@ncleg.net, Tricia.Cotham@ncleg.net, Carla.Cunningham@ncleg.net, Beverly.Earle@ncleg.net, Jean.Farmer-Butterfield@ncleg.net, Susan.Fisher@ncleg.net, Elmer.Floyd@ncleg.net, Valerie.Foushee@ncleg.net, Rosa.Gill@ncleg.net, Rick.Glazier@ncleg.net, Ken.Goodman@ncleg.net, Charles.Graham@ncleg.net, George.Graham@ncleg.net, Duane.Hall@ncleg.net, Larry.Hall@ncleg.net, Susi.Hamilton@ncleg.net, Edward.Hanes@ncleg.net, Pricey.Harrison@ncleg.net, Yvonne.Holley@ncleg.net, Verla.Insko@ncleg.net, Darren.Jackson@ncleg.net, Marvin.Lucas@ncleg.net, Paul.Luebke@ncleg.net, Deb.McManus@ncleg.net, Mickey.Michaux@ncleg.net, Annie.Mobley@ncleg.net, Rodney.Moore@ncleg.net, Garland.Pierce@ncleg.net, Joe.Queen@ncleg.net, Bobbie.Richardson@ncleg.net, Deborah.Ross@ncleg.net, Evelyn.Terry@ncleg.net, Paul.Tine@ncleg.net, Joe.Tolson@ncleg.net, Ken.Waddell@ncleg.net, Winkie.Wilkins@ncleg.net, Michael.Wray@ncleg.net

 
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Additional Skills Needed for the GRNC Alert Team
 

A person is needed to expand the GRNC alert team.  Good writing skills is a must along with the ability to coordinate with personnel at various levels.  Knowledge of HTML and ability to manipulate HTML style emails on the code level.  Strong understanding of desktop publishing concepts and Microsoft Office tools.  Person should be able to translate legal, political, technical and firearms jargon into layman’s terms and make the public care about the issue.  Familiarity of a mass emailing system like Constant Contact is a nice to have.

If interested, please contact GRNC via the following e-mail address:  alert@grnc.org


 
GRNC Sponsors
 

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Corporate Benefactors
 

The Range at Ballantyne, 704-896-3155, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, www.therangeatballantyne.com


The Range at Lake Norman
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Hyatt Gun Shop
, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com

Dixie Deer Classic, www.dixiedeerclassic.org


Tigerswan Range Complex (TRC), World class outdoor shooting range that meets & exceeds the new Cumberland County range requirements.  Built by former members of the elite “DELTA FORCE”.  2850 Tigerswan Drive, Autryville, NC 28318.  910-208-4117 – http://tigerswan.com
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37 Public Shooting Range & Gun Club, 1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, www.range37.com

Point Blank Range, 743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262, www.PointBlankRange.com 

 
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/

Dixie Gun and Knife Shows, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com/

2A Friendly & NCGunOwners.com, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm smartphone app and web forum, working to promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com & 2AFriendly.com

Handgunners, Inc., 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com

Sterling Pistols, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625

 
 
 
Corporate Patrons
 

Take Aim Training, Outdoor
Rifle, Handgun, Shotgun, and Archery Range located in the heart of the
Carolinas. We offer Concealed carry, hunter education, and many other
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MK Shows, Mike Kent, PO Box 685, Monroe, GA 30655, Mike@MKShows.com, Phone: 770-630-7296, http://MKShows.com

Morris Firearms at Sportsman’s Lodge, Great handgun prices. New and used guns.  Stocking dealer for Glock, Smith & Wesson, SIG Sauer,
Springfield Armory, Bond Arms, Ruger, Dan Wesson and more.  Buy, sell & trade.  Phone: 336-961-6800  Fax: 336-961-6801.  www.gftc.com

The Blue Book Man, www.thebluebookman.com and www.thefirearmsguide.com

Down South Ammo, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http://downsouthammo.com/

Holsters & Stuff, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 www.holstersandstuff.com

DoubleD Media, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com

Gunner’s Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com

 
Corporate Sponsors
 
TacticalGearOps, http://tacticalgearops.com – sales@tacticalgearops.com – (888) 285-2649

The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656

Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com

Shooter’s Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com

Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

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